P.O.W.E.R. Learning & Academic Success

The P.O.W.E.R. Learning system provides a structured approach to academic success by emphasizing preparation, organization, working effectively, evaluation, and rethinking strategies. Understanding learning styles, intelligences, and personal values enhances motivation and academic achievement.

Core Principles

• P.O.W.E.R. stands for Prepare, Organize, Work, Evaluate, Rethink.
• Post-secondary education fosters critical thinking and lifelong learning.
• Effective goals are SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound.
• Physical organization involves materials; mental organization involves planning and skills.
• Learning styles (e.g., tactile/kinesthetic, read/write) influence how individuals learn best.
• Multiple intelligences (e.g., logical, interpersonal) offer diverse ways to process information.
• Values shape academic motivation and success.
• Cooperation with diverse styles enriches learning and improves weaker areas.

Action Steps

• Prepare: Set goals and plan your approach.
• Organize: Gather necessary materials and plan academic skills.
• Work: Engage positively, take responsibility, and accept challenges.
• Evaluate: Assess work against goals and make necessary revisions.
• Rethink: Use critical thinking to question assumptions and seek improvements.

Key Terms

• P.O.W.E.R.: A learning strategy: Prepare, Organize, Work, Evaluate, Rethink.
• SMART Goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound goals.
• Tactile/Kinesthetic: Learning style preferring hands-on activities and movement.
• Read/Write: Learning style preferring reading and rewriting material.
• Logical Intelligence: Involves problem-solving and scientific thinking, often mathematical.
• Interpersonal Intelligence: Ability to interact effectively with others and work in groups.
• Striving Styles: Categories like Leader, Performer, Adventurer, Stabilizer, describing how individuals approach learning.

Quiz

• What is a key benefit of post-secondary education?: Learning to think critically
• Which is NOT an essential skill valued by Canadian employers?: Physical strength and endurance
• What does 'P' in P.O.W.E.R. Learning stand for?: Prepare
• Which is NOT part of the SMART approach to goal setting?: Ambiguous
• What is the purpose of the 'Evaluate' step in P.O.W.E.R. Learning?: To assess work against goals and revise